Learn More Indiana s College Success Campaigns Tatum Miller, Operations Manager Sara Hess, Campaign Coordinator
College Success Campaigns Three annual statewide campaigns: 1) College GO! Week (Plan) Fall 2) Cash for College (Pay) Winter/Spring 3) KnowHow2Go (Prepare) Spring/Summer Guiding principles: Clear college success focus for each campaign Specific, practical steps for students at each level State driven, locally led
2012 Campaign Overview
Overview Goals Resources Examples
Student Goals K-8 Students: Explore your college and career options Complete a career interest inventory Start your high school graduation plan
Student Goals High School Students: Complete career assessments Complete your graduation plan Visit a college campus Apply to college (using e-transcript)
Student Goals College Students: Meet with your academic advisor Create a college completion and career plan Take 15 to finish Get involved on campus
School Goals K-12 Schools: Increase metrics in key areas for each grade level Win $1,000 College Success Grant from Learn More Indiana
State Goals College Access: Increase in high school seniors enrolling in college within one year of graduation College Retention: Increase in college freshmen returning the following fall College Completion: Increase in students completing college on time
Starter Guide
Posters
Student Promo Cards
Student Success Guides
CollegeGoWeekIndiana.org
Videos & Webinars Planning, college admissions and Grad Plan webinars
Examples
Elementary School Career dress up days and special visitors Increasing college knowledge Linking education and careers
College GO! Week Parade Summitville Elementary School, 2012 College Success Grant winner
Career Dress Up Days Summitville Elementary School, 2012 College Success Grant winner
Alma Mater Decorations Summitville Elementary School, 2012 College Success Grant winner
Career Professional Visits Summitville Elementary School, 2012 College Success Grant winner
Career Professional Visits Summitville Elementary School, 2012 College Success Grant winner
College Knowledge is Fun! Summitville Elementary School, 2012 College Success Grant winner
Middle School In-depth career research Learning styles Career interest inventories Career profiles Start the Grad Plan Continue building college knowledge
Promoting Education Nerd Day Corydon Central Jr. High, 2012 College Success Grant winner
Promoting Education Learning Styles & PSAT Find links on LearnMoreIndiana.org.
Career Research Corydon Central Jr. High, 2012 College Success Grant winner
College Apparel Day Corydon Central Jr. High, 2012 College Success Grant winner
Professionals Visitor Ideas Fire, police or EMT Mayor or local elected official Artist Small business owner Vet, doctor or nurse Chemist College professor Graphic designer College inspiration Current college students 21 st Century Scholars College mascot College admissions Indiana college alumni YOU!
High School Research college options Update the Grad Plan Take the SAT/ACT College & career fairs Visit Indiana college campuses Apply to college!
Incentives for College Visits Remind students of your policy Offer a prize Provide college brochures Hang up your college map from Learn More Indiana Take juniors on trips to nearby colleges when possible
Make it fun! College gear days for staff and students Daily trivia with prizes Door decorating Bulletin boards, banners, etc. Homeroom or English class presentations Announcements Special TV segment by students
Art Class Paintings Merrillville High School, 2012 College Success Grant winner
Name all the Boilers for a candy bar! Merrillville High School, 2012 College Success Grant winner
Focus on careers Include two-year colleges, apprenticeship programs and military in college fairs and information Invite successful speakers with these credentials Ask questions about these options in trivia Compile alumni bios, including those who attended one of these options
College & Career Fair Merrillville High School, 2012 College Success Grant winner
Army Merrillville High School, 2012 College Success Grant winner
Massage School Merrillville High School, 2012 College Success Grant winner
Focus on academics Remind, remind, remind students about SAT and ACT (including waivers) Practice writing college application essays Update Grad Plans and encourage Honors diplomas Use average GPA and other information on CollegeGoWeekIndiana.org
Lunchtime Conversations Merrillville High School, 2012 College Success Grant winner
College Costs in Context Nearly two-thirds of Hoosiers graduate with college debt. Indiana s college debt load ranks 8th highest in the country at more than $27,000 on average. Indiana s student loan default rate ranks 3rd highest in the nation. U.S. graduating class of 2011 is the most indebted in history.
Is College Worth It? Four out of five jobs lost during the recession were held by workers with a high school diploma or less. Hoosiers with a high school diploma are three times more likely to be unemployed compared to workers with a college degree. Four out of five jobs lost during the recession were held by workers with a high school diploma or less. Nearly two-thirds of jobs in Indiana this decade will require more than a high school diploma.
Goals Resources Examples Overview
GOALS
Checklists Checklists for every grade level are available at CashforCollegeIndiana.org
Student Goals K-5 Students: Start saving for college Learn how to manage money Find out how getting good grades now can earn you dollars for college
Student Goals 6-8 Students: Keep saving for college Sign up for 21 st Century Scholars Decrease college costs with good grades
Student Goals High School Students: Compare college costs Search for scholarships File the FAFSA
School Goals K-12 Schools: Increase metrics in key areas for each grade level Win $1,000 College Success Grant from Learn More Indiana
State Goals FAFSA Filing: Increase in number of students who file the FAFSA College Completion: Increase in students completing college on time Decreased Debt: Decrease in average debt load of graduating students
RESOURCES
Planning Guide
Posters
Student Promo Cards
CashforCollegeIndiana.org
Videos & Webinars Scholarships (Jan 25) & FAFSA Friday (Feb 15)
Events College Goal Sunday Feb 24 at 2 p.m. (local time) 40 locations statewide Other events CashforCollegeIndiana.org
College Costs Estimator Online at IndianaCollegeCosts.org Free estimates of college costs Side-by-side campus comparisons What If? scenarios, and more
New Smartphone App LearnMoreIndiana.org/Mobile
EXAMPLES
Elementary School Complete activities and/or contest entry forms Don t forget to decorate with Cash for College materials Send parents information on Cash for College activities throughout the week/month
Elementary School Research college tuition prices Conclude by showing students the amount of financial aid the average student receives at a nearby college Compare salaries for workers with and without a college degree
Elementary School Talk about how good grades can lead to free money for college Learn about managing money in math class and how it relates to saving for college Host a 529 info session for parents
Middle School Sign up eligible seventh and eighth graders for the 21 st Century Scholars Program Reward good grades with a penny and remind students that good grades really will pay off in the future
Middle School Teach students to create a household budget Complete Cash for College activities Take the Drive of Your Life to see how paying for college results in a higher salary Hang your Cash for College posters!
Middle School Help eighth graders with the Grad Plan. Remind them that honors diplomas may result in more aid from the State of Indiana and colleges. Watch the Scholarships video to help them prepare for doing well in high school.
High School Make sure freshmen understand the impact of their classes and diploma type on potential scholarships and financial aid. Reserve a computer lab to compare college costs with the Indiana College Costs Estimator.
High School Compile a local scholarship list and hang it in the hallway. Compile the total amount of scholarships from last year s seniors. Challenge this year s class to do better! Watch the Scholarships video.
High School Watch FAFSA Friday in school. Host a FAFSA Friday pizza party for parents and students in the evening. Promote College Goal Sunday. Tell students to follow Learn More Indiana on Facebook and Twitter for FAFSA updates.
High School Host financial aid nights and give away Cash for College promotional materials. Let your local media know what you re planning for Cash for College! (Sample press release at CashforCollegeIndiana.org.)
All Levels You know best where your students have gaps in their understanding of college costs. Use Cash for College to meet your school s need!
KnowHow2GO Indiana
What is KnowHow2GO? An annual campaign kicking off statewide each spring/summer Hosted by Learn More Indiana Focused on preparing students for college & careers
Why do students need KnowHow2GO? Combat summer learning loss Get ready for back-to-school Prepare to complete college Prepare for your career
How can KnowHow2GO help? Age-level goals Fun contests for all ages Events Online resources Printer-friendly tips sheets for all ages See KnowHow2GOIndiana.org
How can I get involved? Send students away for summer break armed with information about KnowHow2GO Email them or their parents over the summer, if possible Request KnowHow2GO materials for your summer program Use the career planning information all year long
How can I get involved? Help younger students access quality summer programming. Give parents a list of local options. Encourage summer reading programs. See if your local library offers prizes for reading. Coordinate with other teachers to provide summer career-oriented homework.
KnowHow2GO Indiana
Please contact us! Tatum Miller, Operations Manager tatum.miller@learnmore.org 317.464.4404 ext. 140 Sara Hess, Campaign Coordinator sara.hess@learnmore.org 317.464.4404 ext. 139